The Winter Photo Company was first located in Eugene, Oregon and was operated by Clarence L. Winter and Sue Dorris in 1891. In 1902, Clarence became partners with his wife, Frances D. and together they worked in Eugene until 1905. The studio moved to Portland, Oregon around 1911 and operated there till 1917. Winter was associated with the Kiser Photo Company between 1911-1914, and became its successor in 1917. Winter and his wife also ran a studio in Vancouver, Washington between 1920-1926.